In our family it's all about the competition! In the beginning...the Guys would play golf Thanksgiving morning while the Girls would stay at home watching the children and preparing the wonderful meal. I think that lasted about 2 years! At that time our oldest son was playing high school football. Sooo...the Guys would play golf Thursday am, then go to whomever's house the big meal was at and hang out for the rest of the day. But then came Friday and CIF Football Play-offs! Everyone would head over to our house for more food and head to the game to cheer the RBV Longhorns on. Way too much driving all over Southern California. And besides some of the "Kids" and some of the Girls wanted to play golf!
Solution? Golf on Thursday for anyone who would like to participate in what became knows as the Annual Turkey Trott! (Yes it was mis-spelled on the trophy and stuck.) Afterward, anyone who had multiple obligations were free to head to wherever they needed to go. Friday became our Turkey Day and instead of watching football on TV we would head to the high school game. As our family has grown, and we moved on from high school football, the Turkey Trott has remained. A tradition that we all look forward to.
What are your traditions? Special food? A prayer? Sharing what you are thankful for? These traditions are important. They are what set this day apart from the other 364 of the year. It becomes a celebration.
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